You always want the best in life, particularly with what you ingest every single day of your existence. You prefer having fresh ingredients for your daily treats but your busy schedule won't allow you to cook up smoking gourmet foods off the stove.

But having the drive to be the best doesn't mean you have to compromise the nutritive values of your food. There are high quality low fat frozen foods scattered all over the market waiting for you. Take a look at how you can pick the right stuff.

1. Here's a little bit of appetizer. The method of freezing food dates back to the earliest times of farmers, fisher folks, and hunters. They used unheated buildings to house their harvest during the winter. This technique turns water into ice thus preventing bacterial growth that contributes to the decomposition of food. Clarence Birdseye is an American inventor responsible for developing the quick-freeze system. His design has faced countless innovations through the years including the addition of liquid nitrogen.

2. Watch out. In general frozen foods were created to provide a healthy alternative for people who are always on the move but you have to realize that not all of them were manufactured under the same conditions and processes. You have to look out for those that contain preservatives. Take extra time in marking sodium and fat contents. The American Heart Association recommends that you limit your sodium intake to around 2,400 milligrams per day, which means that you should choose frozen preparations that have 200 milligrams of sodium for every hundred calories. There are products that you will find containing too much grease when you compare fat in grams with total calorie. Daily fat intake should be less than thirty percent of daily calorie count.

3. Make sure you get it complete. There are low fat dinners that contain 250 to 300 calories so if you consider this meal as a third of what you have to get for a single day it's less than 1,000 calories. This is not even sufficient to provide the energy needs of an individual under a weight reduction program. The ideal number to hit in terms of calories is 300. This would give you enough strength to overcome temptations of heating up a round of high-calorie snack on the latter portion of your day.

4. Veggies should not be taken for granted. A significant kink on a frozen product's armor is the small space allotted for vegetables and fruits. Even though you're pretty much sure that your reliable frozen food brand can provide the needed greenery you can still pump up the vitamins and minerals in your meal by reserving a spot for salad or steamed veggie on your plate.

5. Take your time and read. When buying frozen food products you have to meticulously scrutinize the label area. There are government mandated nutritional labels that can give you gem-like information regarding the product you're about to ingest. This includes portion size, number of calories, amount of sodium, and number of fat in grams. You have to give extra attention to portion size as there are products that are packed to dish out two servings. This is particularly important when you desire to trim those pounds and inches.

The frozen food industry has widened its network. It can match the demand of any diet. From low fat to vegetarian you're assured that your daily nutritive needs are taken cared of.

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5 Movies A Girl Must Watch

Sigh. Movies. I love what the magic of the silver screen can do to you, how it can influence your life, mannerisms, even habits. And like any hopeless romantic, love, in all its forms, fascinates me. Over the years, I have watched many beautiful films with love as the main theme. And over the years, I have gotten to love a few of them, not to mention dislike a few as well.

Here is my list of romantic (not necessarily comedies) movies a girl must watch. And if you are a guy, I guarantee you WILL score brownie points if you plan an evening with your wife/girlfriend and one of these movie DVDs.

Forget 'Sleepless in Seattle'! This is the one you have to watch. The second time Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan got together to star in a rom-com, it was magic; THIS was magic. The simplicity in this love story is one to die for, and if you have not watched the movie yet, I will not give any spoilers. But this I must say, have you stopped 'writing' to your beloved? This will encourage you to do so.

Take a look at this brilliant dialogue, as written by Meg Ryan's character Kathleen Kelly to her online friend, Tom Hanks' character Joe Fox:"Once I read a story about a butterfly in the subway, and today, I saw one! It got on at 42nd and off at 59th, where, I assume, it was going to Bloomingdale's to buy a hat that will turn out to be a mistake, as almost all hats are." (More memorable quotes from the movie, here)

'The Holiday' is the reason why I think Nancy Meyers is the fairy godmother of all romantic movies. Kate Winslet, by far, is the one to watch out for in this rom-com. Released pretty recently, (2006) this is one movie that will make you say (or think) at least once, 'Hey, I am like that!' And ladies, prepare to bring out that tissue toward the end of the movie… for happy tears, of course.

'The Holiday' also has some of the most amazing dialogue writing I have ever seen and heard on-screen. Take a look at this one.

Arthur Abbot, the senior screenwriter, played by the legendary Eli Wallach, says to Iris (Kate Winslet) at dinner: "This is not a hard one to figure out. Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend." (More memorable quotes from the film, here)

'Serendipity' is the game of chance. Of luck, as it were. Luck in love and romance. Would I recommend it in real life? Maybe not. But I do recommend watching this beautiful John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale movie. This is one of those films that will make you believe in having an everlasting soulmate, and that nothing can stop anyone from meeting that person.

Just one line sums up this rom-com. Kate Beckinsale's character Sara tells John Cusack's character Jonathan: "Well, if we're meant to meet again, we'll meet again. it's just not the right time now." (More memorable quotes from the film, here)

Did you know mixed marriages are controversial everywhere? If you're wondering what I am talking about, refer to my earlier post, The Great Indian Mixed Family. The reason why I love this movie is because it's about two very different cultures coming together, because of love. Nothing can be sweeter than that.

If you have not watched the movie, the next dialogue may be a bit of a spoiler, but MAN, is it an ego boost! Maria Portokalos (the mother) gives her daughter Toula, some enlightening advice: "Let me tell you something, Toula. The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can turn the head any way she wants."

But what sums up this film of different cultures, is the following dialogue. Gus Portokalos (the father) makes a speech when both families officially meet for the first time. See what he says: "You know, the root of the word Miller is a Greek word. Miller come from the Greek word "milo," which is mean "apple," so there you go. As many of you know, our name, Portokalos, is come from the Greek word "portokali," which mean "orange." So, okay? Here tonight, we have, ah, apple and orange. We all different, but in the end, we all fruit." (More memorable quotes from the movie, here)

This Walt Disney classic is a favourite for all ages, and if you have not watched it yet, I suggest you make a stop at your local DVD rental shop, right about NOW. I remember watching this movie when I was a teenager, hoping and wishing for my own Prince Charming to arrive. The Beast, however, was a rude shock. And yet, I was riveted. The music, the dance, the talking kettle (Mrs Potts), candlestick (Lumiere) and wall clock (Cogsworth) were as enchanting as they were lovable.

Just as the intro starts in the beginning of the film, the narrator says: "Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter's night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within. And when he dismissed her again, the old woman's ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful enchantress. The prince tried to apologize, but it was too late, for she had seen that there was no love in his heart. And as punishment, she transformed him into a hideous beast and placed a powerful spell on the castle and all who lived there. Ashamed of his monstrous form, the beast concealed himself inside his castle, with a magic mirror as his only window to the outside world. The rose she had offered was truly an enchanted rose, which would bloom until his 21st year. If he could learn to love another, and earn her love in return by the time the last petal fell, then the spell would be broken. If not, he would be doomed to remain a beast for all time. As the years passed, he fell into despair and lost all hope. For who could ever learn to love a beast?" (More memorable quotes, here)

So, there you go; make a date, cuddle up on the couch, and watch these classic happily-ever-afters. And make sure you leave a comment about your thoughts about these movies.

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